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This Tempting Wayne Thiebaud Watercolor Is the Perfect Summer Treat

This Tempting Wayne Thiebaud Watercolor Is the Perfect Summer Treat

Although he also produced pensive portraits and idyllic landscapes, the artist’s best-known images are of ice cream, cakes and other colorful sweets.
With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America

With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America

New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.
This Lavish 18th-Century Chimneypiece Comes from a Historic Scottish Estate

This Lavish 18th-Century Chimneypiece Comes from a Historic Scottish Estate

The exceptionally crafted mantel was saved despite the home’s regrettable demise.
Humor Abounds in This Masterful 1788 Painting

Humor Abounds in This Masterful 1788 Painting

London’s upper and lower classes mingle in artist Richard Morton Paye’s lively street scene. Mischief ensues.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Photo of the Salton Sea Captures a Serene Moment Amid an Environmental Disaster

This Photo of the Salton Sea Captures a Serene Moment Amid an Environmental Disaster

Addison Jones shares how she got this gorgeous minimalist shot while immersed in the stink of dead fish.
4 Things We’re Obsessed with from the Almond & Co. Auction

4 Things We’re Obsessed with from the Almond & Co. Auction

With dozens of pieces by celebrated 20th-century designers up for bid, we couldn't narrow it down to just one.
5 Reasons to Collect Art

5 Reasons to Collect Art

From discovering new mediums to supporting rising talents, there are many good motives for building a collection of meaningful works. Learn the hows and whys of art collecting with our guide.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry

This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry

The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Conjure a Prehistoric World with These Palm-Frond Fossil Slabs

Conjure a Prehistoric World with These Palm-Frond Fossil Slabs

The museum-quality pieces were excavated from a site in Wyoming, which was once a lush, nearly tropical Eden.
5 Danny Meyer Restaurants with Notable Decor (Shake Shack Is One)

5 Danny Meyer Restaurants with Notable Decor (Shake Shack Is One)

The affable restaurateur has built an empire of eateries that now reaches beyond his base of New York City. The food has been receiving rave reviews for decades, but the interior design is an equally important part of the Danny Meyer dining experience.